Dr. Ali Ahmad Nadvi
King Faisal Prize in Islamic Studies 2004 Laureate
Topic: "Basis of Islamic Jurisprudence "
Ali Nadvi studied at Dar Al-Uloom in India and obtained a bachelor’s degree from the Islamic University in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He was the Head of Shariah advisors in Al-Rajhi Financial and Investment Company in Riyadh.
Dr. Nadvi is a distinguished scholar of Islamic jurisprudence. During the past two decades, he carried out detailed studies on fundamental rules and maxims of Islamic jurisprudence throughout Islamic history, particularly in relation to financial dealings. His books and articles on this subject not only provide a wealth of information on a wide range of Islamic juristic rules that govern financial matters, but also analyze these rules and try to adapt them to modern circumstances.
Dr. Nadvi’s work reflects a deep knowledge of this subject, clarity of thought, and careful methodology. He participates actively in Islamic conferences and panels, especially those on Islamic jurisprudence. He is an avid reader, with an excellent command of Arabic, his second language, and diverse interests ranging from Arabic literature and biographies of prominent Islamic figures to Islamic, Arabic and alternative medicine.
This biography was written in the year the prize was awarded.
